21/08/2026
The Federal Program Coordinating Unit (FPCU) of the SURWASH and World Bank organized a workshop held at Bolton White Hotel Abuja on 19th - 21st August, 2026. The workshop was attended by 14 states and the FCT.
The aim of the Workshop was organized to Validate the Revised SURWASH Program Operations Manual (POM) and also to ensure that all stakeholders have a common understanding of the restructured SURWASH Program, it's implementation arrangements, roles and responsibilies, verification requirements, and expectations going forward.
The Katsina State delegation under the leadership of Hon. Mannir Ayuba Sullubawa the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Water Resources, also in attendance is the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Water Resources, PC SURWASH Program, the Executive Director of RUWASSA, STOWASSA & SEPA as well as other participants from the SURWASH implementatiing Agencies.
Katsina State is still the leading state among the 14 states based on the performance assessment carried out, this milestone achievement is due to the commitment of His Excellency the Governor of Katsina State Malam Dikko Umaru Radda PhD. in increasing access to WASH services to the people of Katsina State.